§ 42. Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Agriculture what progress has been made by the White Fish Authority in its costing investigations into prices and profits in the industry.
§ Sir T. DugdaleThe White Fish Authority have completed two costings inquiries into inshore fishing and one into coastal wholesaling. They are now conducting an investigation into inland wholesaling and making preparations for costing studies of retailing and fish frying.
§ Mr. DoddsIn view of the widespread dissatisfaction at fish prices, will the Minister do all he can to expedite the report on these investigations? Can he say whether fish friers and fishmongers will be included in the costings survey.
§ Sir T. DugdaleThe reply to the first part of the question is "Yes." The reply 614 to the second part is "Fish friers, certainly"; but it is a matter for the Ministry of Food.